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LX05 GYV

2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,180 mi
Last recorded18,180 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster10,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 GYV
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 18,180 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Jun 2014 18,153 miles

Offside Rear reflector on motorcycle damaged and function impaired (1.4.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Jun 2014 18,153 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 31 May 2013 17,618 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 17,147 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 17,147 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 May 2011 16,378 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 15,383 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 15,383 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 May 2009 13,057 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 10,500 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 10,500 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster?

Based on 5,468 MOT tests across 506 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
473
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
506
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 20
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 14
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LX05 GYV is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 10,393 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX05 GYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LX05 GYV registered?

LX05 GYV is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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The MOT history for LX05 GYV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LX05 GYV have outstanding finance?

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